"J2EE' Web Services is written in the tradition of the great books people have come to expect from author Richard Monson-Haefel. More than a complete and concise Web services reference, this essential guide is the way for J2EE developers to quickly master Web services architecture and development." Floyd Marinescu, Author, EJB Design Patterns; Director, TheServerSide.com"This is the best and most complete description of J2EE Web services that I've seen. If you're a Java developer, you need this book." David Chappell, Chappell & AssociatesWeb services are revolutionizing the way enterprises conduct business, as they allow disparate applications to communicate and exchange business data. Now, Java 2, Enterprise Edition (J2EE') delivers a complete Web services platform. But how do you make sense of the sea of acronyms in this emerging area? Richard Monson-Haefel comes to the rescue with this essential guide for Java developers who need to understand J2EE APIs for Web services and the Web services standards. J2EE' Web Services is a comprehensive guide to developing and deploying Web services using J2EE technology. Concentrating on standards sanctioned by the Web Services Interoperabili